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Beach Honeymoon

Lazying out in the endless coastlines, soaking in the clear turquoise waters and a sunset dinner cruise is your perfect honeymoon destinations, then here are some beaches that will make you so “AWW”.

Glacier Express – A train to fall in love with

Some of the most spectacular train journeys one can make is in Switzerland. Topping the list is the “Glacier Express”. During this 7 ½ journey, expect to see gorgeous villages, soaring steeples, red sloped roofed houses, brown cows munching away the lush green grass, ice melting into little water falls, green forests and wild meadows. This St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt panoramic train journey, crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the Oberalp Pass which is 2033 meter above the sea level.

Hong Kong Highlights

Hong Kong is a vibrant never-say-sleep city. Neon-lit skyscrapers, tightly packed sidewalk, molasses-slow traffic, steam-filled eat outs identifies this overwhelming harbor city. In addition to the Cantonese Chinese and British influence, one can notice a diverse influence from Vietnam to Vancouver making Hong Kong a unique destination

Paris Highlights

Paris, the city of lights and city of fashion, has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. History, art, culture, food or fashion, one can have a variety of attraction to see in this city.

Adventure Sport: Zorbing down the hill

For Adventure Sports enthusiast, Zorbing is a must do. Simply saying, Zorbing is a recreation activity of rolling down a hill inside a inflated ball. The experience is more like throw inside a washing machine. Though you might think with all the movement inside the zorb, you would end up black and blue, but Zorb is incredibly safe. The Zorbing site was first established in Rotoura, New Zealand.

World Famous Cuisines

The history, climate, geography, religion and culture have a deep impact on any cuisine in the world. The origin and migration of food have in turn influenced the history, culture and culture. For any traveler, tasting the world famous cuisine with its authenticity is indeed a great opportunity. Here are some of the world famous cuisines in no particular order: Lebanese Cuisine, Greek Cuisine, Spanish Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Mexican Cuisine, Thai Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian Cuise...

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Forbidden City, Beijing China

Monday, December 20, 2010 12:24 PM TOIP
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Forbidden City (Zijin Cheng) in the heart of Beijing is considered as one of the most important palaces in the world. This UNESCO site is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest palatial structure in the world.

The Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. The palace was constructed by Emperor Yongle of Ming Dynasty. The construction took place for 15 years started in 1406 and ended in 1420. In ancient times, Emperor Yongle claimed to be the son of heaven and the supreme powers have been bestowed on him. Hence, the palace was built as a replica of the Purple palace where God was thought to live in Heaven.
Photo Credits: tourdechina.cn
The Forbidden City covers an area of about 72 hectares with a total floor space of approximately 150, 000 square meters. It consists of 90 palaces and courtyards, 980 buildings and 8,704 rooms. To represent the supreme power of the emperor given from God, and the place where he lived being the center of the world, all the gates, palace and other structures of the Forbidden City were arranged about the south-north central axis of Beijing.

Location: north side of Tian'an Men Square across Chang'an Dajie, commonly referred as Gu Gong (Former palace)
Get there: Tiananmen East (116) or Tiananmen West (117) station in Line 1 subway. Taxi is not recommended as parking near the southern gate is not allowed.
Timings: 8:30AM – 5PM (summer); 8:30AM – 4:30PM (winter)
Entrance fee: 60 RMB (summer); 40 RMB (winter); Additional charges for some exhibits and halls.
Tours: Audio Tour in several languages is available at the gate (40 RMB plus 100 RMB deposit). English Speaking tour guide is available on the other side of the gate and value for groups. They charge per hour basic. [200 RMB for 1 hr, 300 RMB for 1 ½ hr, 400 RMB for 2 hrs and so on]

RMB to INR (as on when posted) – 6.7 (approx)

TOIP Take: Sentosa Island, Singapore

Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:11 AM TOIP
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A former fishing village turned into British Military Base, Sentosa was transformed into an island resort, tag lined as “Asia's favorite Playground”. Just minutes away from the city buzz, this fun island is filled with entertainment. Sentosa with variety and versatility, attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.

About Sentosa: Less than half a kilometer from the mainland Singapore, this slice of paradise has 50+ attractions, beaches, thriving greenery, hotels & spa, dine & shop and an awarding winning golfing arena. Entertainment is endless in this place.

Getting In: Sentosa Express, Jewel Cable Car Ride, Public Buses, Sentosa Rider, By Taxi and By Car

Getting Around: Sentosa Express, Sentosa Bus (Three colored Shuttle bus services – Yellow, Red and Blue Line connect Imbiah Station to various point on the island) and Beach Tram (Shuttles people between the beaches every 15-20 mins. 2 Services, one between Beach Station – Siloso Beach and another between Beach Station and Palawan and Tanjong Beach)

Visa: Singapore Visa should be arranged prior to travel. No on-arrival visa for Indians.

Attractions:
Imbiah Lookout: Situated near Mount Imbiah on Sentosa, Imbiah Lookout is the latest cluster of new and exciting attractions that will appeal to all. Adventure-seeker, nature lover or history buff, there's always something fun and exhilarating for you!
Activities: Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, DESPERADO, Images of Singapore, MegaZip Adventure Park, Sentosa 4D Magix, Sentosa CineBlast, Sentosa Nature Discovery, Skyline Luge skyride, The Merlion, Tiger Sky Towers

Beaches: Take your beachfront lifestyle to new heights with Sentosa's beach attractions! Ride roaring waves, master different water sports, be mesmerized by fireworks, lights and water displays, get up-close with friendly animals, or simply stroll along in search of solitude. You'll find it all on Sentosa's 3.2km stretch of sandy white shores – Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach.
Activities: Animal & Bird Encounters, AZZURA Beach Club, Gogreen Cycle & Island Explorer, Gogreen Segway Eco Adventure, MegaZip Adventure Park, Skyline Luge Sentosa, Songs of the Sea, Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, The Flying Trapeze, Wave house Sentosa

Siloso Point: At Siloso Point, you can literally walk through historical forts and dive into incredible underwater experiences. Siloso Point is home to many edutainment attractions that promise to impart knowledge in a fun and engaging way!
Activities: Fort Siloso Tours, Underwater World Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon

Resorts World Sentosa: Resorts World™ Sentosa offers a whole new world of truly rewarding experiences. Worlds apart from anything you’ve ever known yet familiarly Asian at heart, Resorts World Sentosa is the ideal resort destination where everyone can come together for moving experiences and lasting memories.
Activities: FestiveWalk, Marine Life park, Universal Studios Singapore, Voyage de la Vie

Nature: Home to 45 hectares of natural coastal and secondary forests, you can find some 170 species of birds and animals, and a surprising amount of Heritage Trees in Singapore!
Activities: NatureWalk, Mount Imbiah, Sentosa Nature Discovery, Southern Islands

Hotels & Spa: Sentosa's hotels and spas offer something for every budget and traveller. Beachfront romantic resorts, classic modern rooms, and exquisite hotel experiences await you on Sentosa.

Dine & Shop: Sentosa, the ultimate Island Dining Destination, where meals are always served with a splendid view

Golf: Tee-off at a world-class, award-winning golfing arena: Sentosa Golf Club!

TOIP Take:
Though this fun island has so much to offer and a must visit in Singapore, not all the attraction are worth the money. Unless you are in a mood to splurge, Sentosa can be done in a day. The TOIP recommends the following attractions:
  1. Songs of the Sea
  2. Underwater world Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon
  3. Sentosa Luge & sky-ride
  4. Images of Singapore
  5. Universal Studios Singapore
  6. Southernmost point of Continental Asia
  7. Bring your swimming to chill out in the beaches
Source: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/

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